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L898 MNO

1993 Honda CB500

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,224 mi
Last recorded16,224 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Honda CB50041,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL898 MNO
MakeHonda
ModelCB500
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 16,224 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 14,419 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,999 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 21,999 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 21,999 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

How Reliable is the Honda CB500?

Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
7,190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,526
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,227
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,110
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 808
Drive chain excessively loose 572
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L898 MNO is a 1993 Honda CB500 in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 41,208 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L898 MNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 33 years old, this Honda CB500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L898 MNO registered?

L898 MNO is a 1993 Honda CB500, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L898 MNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L898 MNO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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